The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-12-30
THE HAYMAk ERS.

very creditable and highly enjoyable enter
ia'nment took pl lace In the 1T. King Memorial
cember 2lst, I'D and I'D. 1t was a musical and
scenic representation, THE Haymakers an op-
cratic cantata in two parts. BY George +. Root"
rms Is stage adaptation of scenes. and the at
tendant labors and enjoyments of farm-life in
New Engia d, in its early history, when it was
the custom OF the female portion of the farmers
family to aid the male members in making the
hay. and in gathering the harvest of grain. To
the credit of our village and its vicinity be il said
this cantata was composed entirely of home
tnlent and when we inform our readers that the
cast OF characters representing the scenes, in
Guiding tine chOruscs, numbered about fifty gaily
and varously attred ladies and gentlemen, all
of whom appeared together in some scenes IL
viii be understood that the cantata was rendered
In nun ana impressive manner; but when we
further add that there were from twenty to
twenty-five children, ranging from five to twelve
years. all beautifully trained to their parts and
who all appeared together in some of the scenes,
IL can readily be imagined what a charming en-.
tertainment was placed before the audience for
every one participated in the singing us well as
the scenic effect.
The training OF this vast company adult and
youth, of various talent-was successfully ac-
compIished under the mastery direction of Prof.
D. yatt, an able professional Instructor in
vocal music ana scenic representations before
Prof. Wyatt, whom we believe resides in Can
ada, but who spends the most OF his time in tray
cling from place to place, instructing cantatas
and giving public exhibitions of the same, ia n
middie-aged man of fine talent and vast expert
cnce. His large classes, however much disposed
they may be at times to indulge in levity and
merriment during the training the Professors
courteous yet positive manner invariably exer-
cises restraining influence upon ali. He is a
superior discipinaran as well as teacher. and
conducts ali the details OF his nstructiOnsin DE- r.
feet order and harmony; and, withal. retaining
throughout his arduous duties, from first to last
the respect and affection of his class.
:, Space will not permit us 10 do Justice to the
Haymakers. In the cast of chara tiers Prof
wyatt himself assumed the leading and most re-
sponsible role Of Farmer" in baritone. The
first assistant william, in tenor, was well rem
dered by Prof. "A +. Galbreath, of the Darlington
academy the second as istant. John" was very
creiitably represented by Mr. W. II. H. White
ford; "onipkns, young man from the city,
and unaccustomed to rural life, was rendered In
tenor by Master Theodore Richey, and consider
ing the great length and importance of the part
and his repeated absence from rehearsal as we
happen to know. "Snipkns' proved decided
success; and was warmly applauded by appreca-
tive audiences.
In the female part of the programme, Miss
Florence Pritchard appeared as the Farmers
wife, a position which was well filed, but not
necessarily prominent: the farmers daughter
Mary, nrst soprano, and one If the most i'm
pOrtant characters in the cast" though long
varied ami sustained singing, was acceptably and
most credtably enacted throughout the trying
ordeal by Miss Lizzie II. Forwood Miss Mary
kur'z, our accomplished teacher at the acad envy
III second soprano as the farmers daughter
Anna" which involved the same amount Of
singing and responsibility as that performed and
sustained by his daughter MARY" was executed
in II manner equally acceptable to the audience
Indeed the two young ladies just named sustain
ed the chef female parts in the programme. In
frequently appeared in alternate solos, duets
quattettes, and in general chorus and ELECTED
the praise and applause for their sweet singing
aud thorough identification with The Characters
assumed, from the cultivated audiences which
nightly greeted their triumphs, The DAIRY
Maid" of this farmers musical family reouires
more than passing notice. The character was
assumed by Miss Clara Pritchard who acquitted
herself in most satisfactory manner. The part
is an important solo of considerable length She
appears upon the stage alone with the milking
pail in hand and sings to her pleased and atten-
tive audience, "a Dairy Maid am l." and as she
named her cows in the song their lowing in re-
sponse would be heard behind the scenes This
feature or the entertainment afforded much
merriment to the elders in the audience as well
as to the Juveniles
fhe twlttering of birds, at the break of day,
the Growing OF cocks. the loving If herds. 80
were all initiated with remarkable correctness
and kept the audience in the best OF humor.
The labprs of the harvest were fully repr1s MT
ed. The mowers, among whom were Mr. i X
Massey, Mr. Geo. WndOph, Mr.. w. s. DiCkin-
son and others, passed across the stage, swinging
time with the music. Next follow the spread
crs. win forks and rakes, tossing hither and
thllher the real hay, In time, the welcome horn
OF come to dinner is heard and sung. Then
the pleasant dinner scene, with an enormous
jug of cider" passed around. &c.
Work Is afterward resumed; in time cloud
appears to the experienced eye of the farmer
then Hurry, hurry Is the cry; Il storm Is
brewing. Thunder and lightning alarm the band
who work with rcdOubled vgor, and their labors
are crowned with success in housing the last fork
tull of hay just Ms the peltng Storm which ap.
upon
The earth. Among the many and constantly
changing and beautiful songs, we have only
space to refer TO one or two. The serenade scene
by Mr.. Gabreath. In which he sang MARY love
the world RepOses," and which was answered by
Mary in low, sweet tones from her distant
chamber. was quite effective. The echo song
was novel and was much appauded. Also The
"Rainbnw' chorus. Indeed It would be impos
sillc, within our limits, even 20 refer to all of the
many pleasantly entertaining songs and scenes
The piano, which is very fine one and Il con
slant source OF pleasure to all lovers of music
was placed in the hall several months ago by
bar. Wharton smith During the cantata II was
in charge OF Miss Katie Forwood., who &C
Quilted hers II In her arduous position to the en-
IRE satisfaction Of the Professor and the audi
ence. Indeci the piano was AT once the Header
and the "prumpttr' upon which all depended fol
~Ineir 'cuts." lhl Prof. said to his class on one
- naanapn during rehearsal wGea some appeared
ssetchng the inspiration, Elf you can
- u'ic, you cau't sing at ALL Iti
&c to say that the piano music
led the entire cantaia. Wal
bout break" The per